Best Choices for Self Defense AmmoSince this article is about the BEST choices for self-defense ammunition, it is . The current generation of LE barrier blind loads like 5.56 mm Federal 62 gr .http://ammo.ar15.com/project/Self_Defense_Ammo_FAQ/index.htm

The Gun Zone -- SAAMI on 5.56 v. .223 RemingtonAug 10, 2007 . With the appearance of full metal jacket military 5.56 ammunition on the . Institute (SAAMI) that the use of military 5.56mm ammunition in sporting rifles . ( IMI), the sole supplier of ammo to the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), also .http://www.thegunzone.com/556v223.html

5.56mm NATO ammo questions - OSW: One Sixth Warrior ForumFeb 24, 2012 . For the shooters out there, what 5.56mm or .223 ammo are you shooting? What would be a good load for home defense? Jeff .http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/attention-detail-1-1-talk/632215-5-56mm-nato-ammo-questions.html

What are the advantages and disadvantages of 5.56 ammunition ...Feb 26, 2012 . 5.56mm is vastly lighter, both for the ammunition and the associated . For self defense, there is more of a case to be made for 7.62mm, but the .http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-5-56-ammunition-over-7-62-ammunition

U.S. Commandos Test New 5.56 mm Dim Tracer AmmoU.S. Army special warfare units are considering buying a new type of armor- piercing tracer ammunition that makes it possible for sharpshooters—using .http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2002/August/Pages/US_Commandos4036.aspx

Defense Review - PCP Ammunition Polymer-Cased Rifle/Machine ...Sep 26, 2011 . DefenseReview (DR) also viewed this ammo at SHOT Show 2011, but based . DR would really like to get some of this ammo in 5.56mm and .http://www.defensereview.com/pcp-ammunition-polymer-cased-riflemachine-gun-ammo-for-military-and-civilian-tacticalcommercial-applications-has-the-era-of-superplasticsuperpolymer-cartridge-cases-that-can-take-the-heat/

ATK - Lake City Army Ammunition PlantThe Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri, has the . ammunition annually, including the capability to produce a mix of 5.56mm, . Defense's Prime Contractor for production of small caliber ammunition since April 2000.http://www.atk.com/capabilities_defense/cs_as_fm_lcaap.asp

M16 rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe M16 (officially Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is the United States military . Firearms General Motors Hydramatic Division and most recently by Sabre Defence. . The number one predictor of casualties was the total number of bullets fired.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16_rifle

MASS for Effect: The UK's Long-Term Ammo ContractJan 23, 2011 . Improved 5.56mm; New production facility opening. (Jan 19/11). A weapon without ammunition is useless, which is why ammunition is almost .http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/MASS-for-Effect-The-UKs-Long-Term-Ammo-Contract-05047/

Manufacturer of Handgun, Rifle, & Pistol Ammunition | Poongsan ...After 40 years of supplying high quality, dependable ammunition to the U.S. civilian . on its core market of target, plinking, home defense and law enforcement. . all types of ammunition used in the military, from 5.56mm ammunition to 8-inch .http://www.pmcammo.com/about.html

The Gun Zone -- 5.56mm ammo FAQ v1.14Sep 29, 2008 . That the 5.56mm/.223 Remington has succeeded as the military's . to the U.S. Department of Defense for small caliber ammunition, producing .http://www.thegunzone.com/556faq.html

The AR15.com Ammo OracleQ. What is the history behind the development of the .223/5.56mm round? . Q. What ammunition does Troy recommend for self-defense, plinking, training and .http://razoreye.net/mirror/ammo-oracle/

Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), M249 Light Machine GunIn the defense, they add the firepower of 10 or 20 riflemen without the addition of . There are other variations of 5.56-mm ammunition available; however, the .http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m249.htm

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